Franchy Cordero is a professional baseball player who plays as an outfielder for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). He is known for his power, speed, and versatility on the field. He played for the San Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals, and Boston Red Sox before joining the Yankees in 2023.

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Franchy Cordero
  • Known As: Franchy Cordero
  • Nickname: Cordy
  • Date of Birth: September 2, 1994
  • Birthplace: Azua, Dominican Republic
  • Gender: Male
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo
  • Race or Ethnicity: Black
  • Education: N/A
  • Nationality: Dominican
  • Occupation: Baseball player
  • Career: 2017-present

Early Life and Childhood

Franchy Cordero was born on September 2, 1994, in Azua, Dominican Republic. He grew up playing baseball and other sports with his friends and family. He was signed by the San Diego Padres as an international free agent in 2011 when he was 16 years old. He received a $175,000 signing bonus and began his professional career in the minor leagues.


Personal Life and Family

Franchy Cordero is not married and does not have any children. He has not revealed much about his personal life or family to the public. He is active on social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram, where he posts photos and videos of his baseball activities and travels.


Career

Franchy Cordero made his MLB debut for the San Diego Padres on May 27, 2017, against the Washington Nationals. He hit his first career home run on June 7, 2017, against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He played 30 games for the Padres in 2017, hitting .228 with three home runs and nine RBIs.

Cordero played 40 games for the Padres in 2018, hitting .237 with seven home runs and 19 RBIs. He also showed his speed by stealing five bases and hitting a triple that was clocked at 21.3 mph. However, he suffered a bone spur in his right elbow that required surgery and ended his season in July.

Cordero missed most of the 2019 season due to another elbow surgery and a quad injury. He only played nine games for the Padres, hitting .333 with one RBI.

Cordero was traded to the Kansas City Royals on July 16, 2020, along with Ronald Bolanos and cash considerations, for Tim Hill. He played 16 games for the Royals in 2020, hitting .211 with two home runs and seven RBIs.

Cordero was traded again on February 10, 2021, along with two players to be named later or cash considerations, to the Boston Red Sox for Andrew Benintendi. He played 48 games for the Red Sox in 2021, hitting .189 with one home run and nine RBIs.

Cordero was traded for the third time on December 8, 2021, along with Adam Duvall and Kyle Wright, to the New York Yankees for Kris Bryant and Zach Davies. He signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Yankees to avoid arbitration.

Cordero had a breakout season in 2022, hitting .219 with eight home runs and 29 RBIs in 84 games for the Yankees. He also played multiple positions, including first base, second base, third base, left field, center field, and right field. He helped the Yankees win their first World Series title since 2016, defeating the Houston Astros in six games. Cordero hit .333 with three home runs and eight RBIs in the series.

Cordero is off to a hot start in 2023, hitting .500 with two RBIs in four games as of April 5. He recently hit a three-run homer on April 7 against the Baltimore Orioles, giving him his first home run of the season.


Later Life and Death

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Some Unknown Information

  • Cordero’s full name is Franchy Cordero, not Francisco Cordero as some sources mistakenly report.
  • Cordero’s nickname is Cordy, which he got from his teammates in the minor leagues.
  • Cordero’s favorite player growing up was Vladimir Guerrero, who is also from the Dominican Republic and played for the Montreal Expos and Los Angeles Angels.
  • Cordero’s fastest pitch ever recorded was 102 mph, which he threw as a pitcher in the Dominican Summer League in 2012.
  • Cordero’s longest home run ever recorded was 489 feet, which he hit on April 20, 2018, against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.
  • Cordero’s favorite food is rice and beans with chicken and salad.
  • Cordero’s favorite movie is The Fast and the Furious franchise.
  • Cordero’s favorite music genre is a reggaeton and his favorite artist is Daddy Yankee.
  • Cordero’s hobbies include playing video games, watching Netflix, and spending time with his friends and family.
  • Cordero’s dream is to win more championships and become an All-Star.